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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
In what year did the Constitutional Convention take place?
1776
1812
1787
How many delegates were at the Constitutional Convention?
100
55
25
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
What type of people were allowed to serve as delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
ONLY men who were land owners, lawyers, and/or wealthy
Women and Native Americans
Anyone who was elected
What did the Constitutional Convention discuss?
Trade with the British
The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
The need for independence
What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The federal government did not have enough power
The federal government had too much power
The British still had control of the colonies
What is a federal system of government?
The states have more power than the federal government (central government)
The federal government (central government) has more power than the states
There is no federal government
How are leaders chosen in a republic?
They are appointed by the king
They are elected by the citizens
They are appointed by the governor of each state
Who presented the Virginia Plan to the Constitutional Convention?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
The Virginia Plan split the government into how many "branches"?
2
4
3
The Great Compromise suggested that Congress be divided into how many parts?
2
3
4
Who suggested the Great Compromise?
Roger Sherman
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
The New Jersey Plan said that each state would get how many votes?
1
3
2
How many Senators are elected from each state?
2
5
It is based on the population of the state.
How many members of the House of Representatives are elected from each state?
2
5
It is based on the population of each state.
What are the three branches of government?
Judicial , Executive, and Legislative
Judge, Jury, and Police
President, Senators, and Judges
The Judicial Branch...
Makes Laws
Enforces (or carries out) Laws
Interprets Laws
The Legislative Branch
Makes Laws
Enforces (or carries out) Laws
Interprets laws
The Executive Branch...
Makes Laws
Enforces (or carries out) Laws
Interprets Laws
What is the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Morals and Ethics
